Alyssa Alfaro
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EDUCATION
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2016 B.A. |
Trinity University |
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Bachelor of Arts in Political Science |
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2022 J.D. |
UNT Dallas College of Law |
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Juris Doctorate |
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BIOGRAPHY
A DFW native, Alyssa grew up in Fort Worth and studied political science at Trinity University down in San Antonio before returning home to serve her community.
When she returned home, she became a part-time educator with Fort Worth ISD before being hired at the same small Catholic school she attended as a child. When Alyssa was not in the classroom, she was working as a legal assistant at The Dent Law Firm. During this time, she became interested in practicing law and decided to pursue a law degree.
Alyssa has always been passionate about advocacy, and her passion for trial work was ignited during her internship with Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas. There, Alyssa was able to represent clients in the courtroom for the first time. She found great fulfillment in helping people in the community with their varying legal issues, and she knew that being a trial attorney was her true calling. Upon passing the bar exam, she returned to The Dent Law Firm and got right to work.
During her time at The Dent Law Firm, she has handled injury claims ranging from:
- Serious injuries from industrial truck crashes;
- Major interstate automobile crashes; and
- Vicious animal attacks
As a lawyer, Alyssa is dedicated to fighting for her clients who have been injured and ensuring that they receive the best possible outcome in their legal matters. She brings a strong work ethic, compassion, and a deep commitment to justice with every case she takes on.
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITY & RECOGNITIONS
2026 & 2025 Super Lawyers, Texas Rising Star
Best Lawyers Recognition 2026
The National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40 Civil Plaintiff Trial Lawyers
National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys' 2026 Top 10 Under 40 Award for the state of Texas
Marquis Who's Who in America 2025-2026
Recognized as "Top Attorney" by Fort Worth Magazine 2025
Recognized as "Top Attorney" by 360 West Magazine; 2024, 2025
MEMBERSHIPS
Hispanic National Bar Association
Texas Young Lawyers Association of the Texas Bar
Women and the Law Section of the Texas Bar
Litigation Section of the Texas Bar
Texas Trial Lawyers Association
Tarrant County Bar Association
SIGNIFICANT SETTLEMENTS
Grafa and Hewitt v. S.M. and Thomas McKinley, December 30, 2022- 415th District Court, Tarrant County, Texas—Minor Ms. Hewitt wass a backseat passenger of a vehicle that was struck by a large pickup pulling a trailer. Ms. Hewitt dsuffered a broken jaw and broken hip. Both injuries required surgery and a long recovery time.
Goetz v. Texas Farmers Insurance Company, December 2021. Vicious dog mauling; Plaintiff was raking leaves in her backyard when two large pit-bull dogs jumped through the neighbor's fence and attacked Plaintiff. Plaintiff suffered severe bite wounds to her right and left shoulder, left arm, back, and right leg.
Wasson v. Susan McDuff, April 2023. Tarrant County, Texas—Dog Attack; Plaintiff was walking his small dog in his neighborhood when a large cattle dog charged him and his pet, knocking Mr. Wasson to the ground where he hit his head. Mr. Wasson suffered bite injury to his arm and required an anterior cervical discectomy and fusion surgery.
Forrester v. Allstate, May 2025. Vicious dog attack; Victim was attacked by the homeowner's German Shepherd in the driveway of the home. The victim suffered severe damage to her right forearm. She now has permanent nerve damage and limited strength and control in her arm.
